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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1893
Page
2
The fifth day of Lizzie Borden’s trial opened with court rituals and vivid courtroom descriptions. Officer Harrington described a burnt paper bundle and Lizzie’s pink wrapper while ex Governor Robinson pressed for detail.
Testimony details officer statements about clothing and the hatchet box in the Borden cellar. Fleet denies finding a hatchet handle while Mullaly cites fresh wood with no ashes. Court hears stenographer Annie White questions and a judge cautioning jurors as witnesses conclude their day.
Assistant Marshal Fleet faces cross examination over searching marks, hatchets, and rooms in the Borden house. Details include the missing thoroughness claim, ashes and rust on tools, and Lizzie Borden's composed demeanor during questioning.
The New Bedford report outlines Officer Mullaly and others visiting the Borden house where Miss Lizzie Borden and companions described the scene after Mr. Borden’s death. Testimony contrasted with Fleet and Moody claims about hatchets, the box, and the conclusive fragment.
New Bedford June 9 Philip Harrington the expert and police officer testified at length about Lizzie Borden. He described finding Mr Borden’s body in the sitting room and later Mrs Borden’s body under the stairs. He questioned Lizzie who said she found her father dead after going to the barn and denied hearing anyone enter the house. She offered no robbery motive and suggested no one nearby.
New Bedford June 9 Captain Patrick H Doherty of the Fall River police testifies about his on scene observations at the Borden house on the day of the murders He describes findings including fresh blood in the sitting room the head of Mrs Borden and a hair bundle on the bed spread and notes Miss Borden’s statement about being in the barn and the hatchet later found by Mullaly
A patient recounts seven doctors failing to help a psoriasis like eruption on the left leg and arm. After trying Hood's Sarsaparilla, one and a half then three bottles, the condition fully cleared. She credits Hood's Cures.
A Boston bargain page announces a one day sale at 406 Washington Street between Franklin and Summer Streets. New stock and deep discounts on suits boys clothing pants hats shoes and more with prices valid only for today Saturday. Return policy stated and crowds urged to attend.
Large brick warehouse in Back Bay offers storage for households, vaults for silverware and valuables, separate rooms, open storage for carriages, halls for pianos and art, and compartments for trunks. Office inspection and rates at Westland avenue. General Manager F. W. Lincoln. Telephone 268 Tremont.
In New Bedford on June 9 the court heard more of the Fall River inquiry into the Borden case. District Attorney Knowlton pressed to send an officer to examine a box at the Borden house while ex-Governor Robinson sought a full explanation before proceeding. Annie White, Bristol County court stenographer, testified briefly but was not allowed further examination. George A. Pettey testified that he saw Bridget at the Borden house with a pail and brush before reporting the murder, noting the dry blood and hair conditions. The judge, with the defense, adjourned the session until tomorrow at 9.
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